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15 Cards in this Set
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cordon off
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stop people from entering an area by putting something such as a rope around it
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go astray
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become lost or go to the wrong place
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head off
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prevent someone from going somewhere by getting in front of them; prevent something from taking place
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hold back
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stop someone or something from moving forwars
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move over
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change your position in order to make space for someone or something
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slip away
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leave secretly
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stop off
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visit somewhere befor continuing to another place
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tip up
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(of an object) have on ends move upwards, esp because something heavy has been put an the other end; turn a container upside down so that the things inside it come out
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as the crow flies
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in a straight line (used for measuring distance)
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follow your nose
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go straight forward, without turning; do what you feel is right in a particular situation, although you are not certain
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lose your bearings
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become confused about where you are and where other things are
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make a beeline for
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go towards someone or something in the quickest and most direct way
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off the beaten track
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away from populated areas or areas popular with tourists
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stop dead in your tracks
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suddenly stop, for example because you are surprised
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take the scenic route
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follow a longer path than the usual one because it is more attractive
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